Meet Our Team
Meet the faces behind MPA—your advocates, your resources, your community. We’re here to support Montana pharmacy, and we’d love to connect with you!
At MPA, we’re not just supporting pharmacy. We’re building its future—a future focused on impact and rooted in care.
Staff
Deedee Grubbs
MPA Executive Director
406-449-3843
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Deedee Says
Her favorite outdoor place in Montana is her own back yard working on her garden.
What is your favorite movie?
Her favorite movies are Raiders of the Lost Ark and Under the Tuscan Sun.
Tony King, PharmD
Director of Government Affairs
406-449-3843
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Tony Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
Glacier National Park or Smith River.
What is something most people don’t know about you?
I’m an identical twin.
Board of Directors
Travis Schule, PharmD, BCPP, CPP
Chair
Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Logan Health | Kalispell, MT
Committees: All
Serving Through: 2028
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Travis Says
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Kristin Dimond, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Vice Chair
Clinical Coordinator-Inpatient Pharmacy Services – Billings Clinic | Billings, MT
Committees: Legislative & Policy, Program & Awards
Serving Through: 2029
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Kristin Says
What is your favorite midnight snack?
Popcorn with “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning
What’s your hidden talent?
Quilting. I’ve been quilting since high school and have made an unknown number of quilts. I love to gift them!
Katie Baker, PharmD
Board Director
Pharmacist, Community Health Partners | Bozeman, MT
Committees: Program & Awards, Publications & PR Chair
Serving Through: 2026
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Katie Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
My favorite outdoor places in Montana are the ones no one else knows about yet.
What is something most people don’t know about you?
I do floral design for weddings and events in my spare time.
JoEllen Maurer, BS Pharm, MHA, BCPS
Board Director
Pharmacy Director, Intermountain Health-St. Vincent Regional Hospital | Billings, MT
Committees: Program/Awards; Membership & Benefits
Serving Through: 2026
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JoEllen Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
Somewhere in Northeast Montana riding a horse on a wagon train.
What is your favorite song?
Teach Your Children, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Matt Colby, PharmD
Board Director
Pharmacist, Pharmacy One, Mental Health Center | Billings, MT
Committees: Membership and Benefits, Publications & PR
Serving Through: 2028
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Matt Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
I love visiting Red Lodge and driving through the Beartooth Pass on the way to Yellowstone.
What celebrity would you like to take to dinner?
I’ve always enjoyed watching Gordon Ramsey cook. I think it would be fascinating to eat and talk about cooking with him.
Leanna Schwend, PharmD
Board Director
Owner, Yellowstone Pharmacy of Forsyth | Forsyth, MT
Committees: Membership & Benefits, Publications & PR
Serving Through: 2027
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Leanna Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
The hidden gems that a Montana dirt road leads to.
What is your favorite movie?
A League of Their Own.
Stephanie Chosa, PharmD
Board Director
Pharmacy Director, Bighorn Valley Health Center-One Health | Hardin, MT
Committees: Membership & Benefits, Programs & Awards
Serving Through: 2027
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Stephanie Says
What celebrity would you like to take to dinner?
Matthew McConaughey
What’s your favorite movie?
Tombstone.
Reina Coggins, PharmD, BCPS
Board Director
Clinical Manager of Pharmacy Services, Billings Clinic | Billings, MT
Committees: Legislative & Policy, Membership & Benefits
Serving Through: Legislative and Policy, Membership & Benefits
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Reina Says
Anywhere with my family and dogs!
What is your favorite karaoke song?
Wilson Phillips Hold On
Alyssa Savko, CPhT
Technical Director
Pharmacy Technician, Billings Clinic-Bozeman | Bozeman, MT
Committees: Programs & Awards, Publications & PR
Serving Through: Program/Awards, Publications & PR
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Alyssa Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
I’ll never tell!
What’s your hidden talent?
I can do pistol squats (only 2.5% of the population can do that).
Help Build the Future.
Student Representatives
Marin Welch
Student Representatives
University of Montana | Missoula, MT
Committees: Program & Awards, Legislative & Policy
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Marin Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
Anywhere in Glacier National Park
What is something most people don’t know about you?
I’m from North Pole, Alaska and have a hedgehog named Chowder.
Sophie Loveless
Student Representative
University of Montana | Missoula, MT
Committees: Membership & Benefits, Publications & PR
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Sophie Says
Name one thing you do that annoys others.
I play Hamilton songs on repeat during road trips.
What is your favorite midnight snack?
Frozen grapes.
Launch Your Career.
Students, residents, new graduates—your pharmacy journey starts here. From networking and mentorship to certifications and leadership opportunities, MPA is passionate about building up the next generation.